Our Story
Dave, Helen, Emily, Elliot and Alfred welcome you to Daynes Farm. We are a family run organic farm farming 100acres across the South Hams but mainly based in Harberton just outside Totnes in Devon.
We are huge believers that we are just custodians of the countryside. We want to farm in the most sustainable way, produce the best produce. We want to improve the land, soil, environment so that we can pass it on to the next custodians in a better condition. All our cattle, sheep and goats graze outside for the majority of the time and fed only produce we have produced. Having a diverse rotation helps the soil and animals get the best nutrients.
Award Winning
We are proud to share that Daynes Farm has won Best Farm Processor at the ‘Addington Fund’ Devon Farm Business Awards.
This award recognises our true farm-to-fork approach. We rear all of our own organic cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, alongside growing a wide range of seasonal vegetables here on the farm.
All of our meat is processed within a 15-mile radius before returning to our butchery within days, ensuring full traceability and the highest standards of quality. We also use as much of our home-grown produce and farm-reared meat as possible in our café and farm shop.
Winning this award reflects the dedication, passion and hard work of our entire team. It would not have been possible without the commitment of both our farm and café teams, who work tirelessly every day to deliver the very best from field to fork.
Thank you to everyone who supports Daynes Farm, we’re delighted to receive this recognition and look forward to continuing to provide quality organic produce for our customers.
Our Belief
Totally Organic
The majority of our land is in a Countryside Stewardship scheme. Some of the options are Leaving spring barley stubble for the Cirl Buntings, restoring and maintaining hedgerows and providing nectar sources for insects. We practice regenerative farming which seeks to regenerate the land, soil and water, as well as enhance the wider environment and improve the nutrient density of food produced. When combined with regenerative practices, they go beyond what is merely ‘sustainable’ – i.e. preserving the status quo – and, instead, work positively to repair our soils, rivers and landscapes for future generations. Dave, Helen, Emily, Elliot and Alfred welcome you to Daynes Farm. We are a family run organic farm farming 100acres across the South Hams but mainly based in Harberton just outside Totnes in Devon.
We are huge believers that we are just custodians of the countryside. We want to farm in the most sustainable way, produce the best produce. We want to improve the land, soil, environment so that we can pass it on to the next custodians in a better condition. All our cattle, sheep and goats graze outside for the majority of the time and fed only produce we have produced. Having a diverse rotation helps the soil and animals get the best nutrients.The majority of our land is in a Countryside Stewardship scheme. Some of the options are Leaving spring barley stubble for the Cirl Buntings, restoring and maintaining hedgerows and providing nectar sources for insects. We practice regenerative farming which seeks to regenerate the land, soil and water, as well as enhance the wider environment and improve the nutrient density of food produced. When combined with regenerative practices, they go beyond what is merely ‘sustainable’ – i.e. preserving the status quo – and, instead, work positively to repair our soils, rivers and landscapes for future generations.
- Builds healthy, fertile soils naturally.
- Protects wildlife and supports biodiversity.
- Avoids synthetic pesticides and fertilisers.
- Keeps waterways cleaner by reducing chemical runoff.
- Promotes high standards of animal welfare.
- Encourages natural pest and disease control.
- Improves soil resilience and water retention.
- Reduces environmental impact and pollution.
- Supports sustainable food production for future generations.
Next Steps
As the farming seasons roll by, we continue to develop and improve the farm shop and café. We have recently expanded our car park and look forward to welcoming customers to our new indoor seating area, so whatever the weather, there is somewhere comfortable to relax and enjoy the stunning views across the valley.
We are also busy making exciting changes for our younger visitors. We have installed a ‘Tyre Trail’’: our very own tyre assault course, created using old tyres from the farm and work has begun on a brand-new play area for little ones, so watch this space!
Just as importantly, we are always dreaming up seasonal specials, discovering new suppliers for our farm shop, and, of course, testing the latest cakes coming out of the oven.
